Property Appraiser

Full job description ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
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All Arizona State employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government. Our goal is for every ADOR team member to reflect on individual and team performance, reduce waste, and commit to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every ADOR team member seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.
Property Appraiser 3, CVP Job Location:
Address: 1600 W. Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ. 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: $55,000


Grade: 21


Closing Date: 5/22/2024
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
Job Summary:
The Property Appraiser 3 conducts appraisals of centrally valued properties (CVP) (e.g., electric generation facilities) applying methods and techniques in compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes, standard appraisal techniques, and guidelines and rules of the Department of Revenue by performing equitable valuations, reviews and allocations of up to four (4) CVP types as assigned (mines, transmission properties, airline flight property, water, sewer, and wastewater facilities, electrical distribution cooperatives, renewable energy equipment) for ad valorem tax purposes. May be called upon to defend values before judicial and administrative bodies, and formally represent valuations on behalf of the Department and the State.
Job Duties: Property Appraiser 3 - Job Description.pdf
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Job Requirements:
Education & Experience Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor's Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment. Minimum of two years previous property appraisal, accounting, and/or financial analytics experience Licenses & Certifications Successful completion of the DOR intermediate appraisal certification program or ability to successfully complete the program within three years after the hire date. Knowledge/Understanding Knowledge of federal laws, the Arizona Constitution, Arizona Revised Statutes, Administrative rules and tax court cases pertaining to property tax Knowledge of accepted ad valorem appraisal principles techniques and practices Knowledge of principles accounting. financial theory, and standard appraisal methods of property valuation Skills Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills Strong mathematical skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, average, percentage, simple and compound interest, gross yield, capitalization rates, and depreciated costs Effective interpersonal skills and demeanor Effective presentation and public speaking skills Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to make progress on multiple duties and tasks simultaneously and work in high-pressure situations -Proficient in the use of a PC in a Windows environment; in the use of the Internet; in the use of -MS Office Applications such as Outlook, Access, Word and Excel, PowerPoint; and in the use of Google Suite applications such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Drive.



Abilities Ability to clear a comprehensive background and clearance process that includes an Arizona tax compliance verification, and a criminal background check through the FBI via level one fingerprint clearance through the Arizona Department of Public Safety Ability to develop exhibit packages for review and presentation Ability to analyze collected income, expense, and sales data and to develop capitalization rates from this data for all types of income producing property. Ability to create and facilitate presentations for workshops, roundtable discussions, and classes to county assessor personnel Ability to design and demonstrate how data is captured, how property is appraised, and how the values are distributed amongst the counties Ability to travel and operate a vehicle to attend workshops, roundtable discussions, and classes Ability to create, measure, monitor, and analyze metrics for standard processes. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team Ability to work in a confidential manner, ensuring information is shared with internal and external individuals in an appropriate manner Ability to learn and apply lean principles and practices Ability to understand and solve problems by applying intermediate analytical skills to include collecting all the relevant information and data needed to address the problem; organizing, classifying and synthesizing the data into fundamental issues; from the information, identifying the most probable causes of the problem; reducing the information down into manageable components; identifying the logical outcomes from the analyses of the data collected; and, identifying the options and solutions for addressing the problems analyzed. Willingness and ability to embody ADOR's core values of Do the Right Thing, Commit to Excellence, and Care About One Another Additional Job Demands In the course of performing the essential duties one must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work.) Selective Preference(s):
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Pre-Employment Requirements:
The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks: Employment and Education Verification and Reference Checks State and Federal Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting Arizona Tax Filing Records Check If applicable, ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.


All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including: Paid time off for holidays, sick days, annual leave, military leave, bereavement leave, and civic duty leave Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program). A robust and affordable insurance plan that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability options. Higher education discounts for State employees and tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per fiscal year, available to seek further career advancement or certification in Continuing Professional Education. Work-life balance and additional options for life betterment such as the Infant at Work Program, State Wellness Program, Public Transit Discounts, Alternate Work Schedules, and Telework opportunities. Retirement:
Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100% employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned, or worked, and your ending salary.
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The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.


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